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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.45, 1,876.76 and 835.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.45, 1,876.76 and 835.57 is: 1,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.45 : 1,876.76 = 835.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.45/1,876.76 = 835.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.45x = 1,876.76 × 835.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.45x = 1,568,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,158.62/1,360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.68

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